Assistant Commissioner Regional Operations

Full job description
Senior Executive Band 1 role
Ongoing full-time
Total remuneration package $263,098 - $287,201
About the role:

The Assistant Commissioner sets the strategic direction and leads the planning and delivery for FRNSW Regional Operations. As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, the role is accountable for the day-to-day service delivery of Regional Operations including the delivery of prevention, fire suppression, hazmat, rescue and emergency services to industry and the community.

About you:

To be successful in the role, you will have:

Operational experience and expertise within an emergency services environment
Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary issues, challenges and approaches to emergency service
Exceptional leadership capability and presence
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Demonstrated financial acumen
Essential Requirements:

Post graduate tertiary qualification and/or significant professional experience in the discipline
Emergency management qualifications to enable fulfilment of legislative requirements of the role
For more information on the role, please view the Role Description

Should you require more information about this opportunity, please contact Jeremy Fewtrell, Commissioner Fire and Rescue NSW on 0427 148 178.

About us:

FRNSW is one of the world’s largest urban fire and rescue services and is the busiest in Australia. Our overriding purpose is to enhance community safety, quality of life, and confidence by minimising the impact of hazards and emergency incidents on the people, property, environment and economy of NSW. We are prepared for anything – helping anyone, anywhere, anytime.

Visit our Careers Page to learn more about Fire and Rescue NSW.

Our commitment to diversity:

Great people come from all walks of life and at Fire and Rescue NSW we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce which reflects the community we serve.

We welcome people with diverse experience, skills and backgrounds, and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals who identify as LGBTIQ, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of all ages.

If you are a person with disability and require specific arrangements to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the FRNSW Talent Acquisition Team by email at recruitment@fire.nsw.gov.au

How to apply:

To be considered for this role, please provide a current resume and cover letter which details your skills, qualifications and experience.

Applications close: Wednesday 27th August 2025

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